Common Octopuses Get Uncommon Houses

In the Mediterranean, octopuses adapt easily to artificial homes.

Nov 28, 2018 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

In the Chesapeake Bay, Shell Mounds Show a Long History of Sustainable Oyster Harvests

Indigenous peoples in the Chesapeake harvested oysters sustainably for thousands of years—until the introduction of new techniques by Europeans decimated the stocks.

Nov 22, 2018 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Oh, Give Me a Home Where the Wild Cod Roam

A novel application of auditory training opens the door to more efficient cod ranching.

Nov 14, 2018 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Instant Ocean

Originally built as a gateway to space colonization, Biosphere 2 has a new purpose: to breed supercorals strong enough to survive swiftly changing seas. First, scientists must revive the simulated ocean.

Nov 13, 2018 | 1,900 words, about 10 minutes

Many Shark Repellents Don’t Work

Scientists pit five commercially available shark repellents against 44 wild great white sharks.

Nov 7, 2018 | 800 words, about 4 minutes

The Hidden Coastal Culture of the Ancient Maya

For thousands of years, ancient Maya kings ruled a vast inland empire in Mexico and Belize. But just how inland was it, really?

Nov 6, 2018 | 3,700 words, about 19 minutes

A New Vaccine Protects Albatross Chicks

Avian cholera is a scourge on albatross chicks, but a field trial of a new vaccine led to a dramatic increase in survival.

Nov 5, 2018 | 500 words, about 2 minutes

When Disaster Strikes, Go Fish

A study suggests that fishing can help communities recover from extreme events—if foreign fleets don’t interfere.

Oct 24, 2018 | 800 words, about 4 minutes